CRYSTAL LAKE – Bowlers on the first day of Big Brothers Big Sisters of McHenry County’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake event Feb. 24 raised more than $15,000 in pledges, 50/50 raffles and donations.

Funds raised allow Big Brothers Big Sisters to make more mentoring matches and provide ongoing assistance for mentors, mentees and families. Each match costs the agency between $750 to $1,000 annually, so this event will support about 20 percent of the almost 600 matches in McHenry County, according to a news release from the agency.

More bowling will take place over the next two weeks. Many dates and time slots are available.